Fighting through Bowser's castle, you had crossed the bridge. Oddly, Bowser wasn't there. Despite that, you thought you saw Princess Peach, but instead, she only looked like Princess Peach, as there was an ever-so-noticeable set of horns, a Koopa shell, and a Koopa tail. As you approached, she turned around, albeit a little confused...

"You're not Mario. Eh, doesn't matter. If you're here for your princess, she's in another castle. Though, why waste your time on her?"